Walter A. Anderson

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Walter Anderson Obituary

Col. Walter A. Anderson Walter was a loving devoted husband, father and grandfather. Walter loved and served his country as a colonel in the Air Force. He was a veteran of both World War II and the Korean War. Walter loved and was a faithful servant to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Walter A. Anderson, of Inverness, 84, died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, at Northwest Community Hospital, with his family by his side. He was born May 30, 1923, to Andrew and Hildur (nee Winquist) Anderson, in Chicago. Walter married Jeanne Oliver on Sept. 15, 1956. Walter retired, as a captain with American Airlines, in 1983 following 31 years of employment. He served as president of American Airlines Silver Strips. He truly loved his occupation. Walter was a 1949 graduate of Northwestern University with a B.A. in business administration. He served in World War II from December, 1942 until December, 1945. Walter also served in the Korean War. He loved his country and gave of himself for the sake of freedom. He was commissioned in 1944, and retired from the Air Force Reserves in 1976. Walter served in the Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Service at Scott Air Force Base, as well as graduating from the Air War College. He was president of Palatine South Little League for one of the several years he served. Walter was also a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Palatine. Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Jeanne; their children, Nancy (Max Persels) Anderson-Persels of Barrington Hills, Carol (Brad) Snelton of Lakewood and Robert Anderson of Barrington; and his grandchildren, Christopher Anderson, Kelsey Persels and Tiffany Persels. He was preceded in death by his first wife, LaVerne (nee Rundquist); his parents, Andrew and Hildur Anderson; and son, Roger Anderson. His family will be receiving friends at visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, at Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Highway, Palatine. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at Christ Lutheran Church, 41 S. Rohlwing Road, Palatine, where he will lie in state from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be in Ridgewood Cemetery, Des Plaines. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to United Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 833 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607 or Christ Lutheran Church. For information, 847-358-7411.

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Published by Daily Herald from Oct. 27 to Oct. 28, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Walter Anderson

3 Entries

Roberta Wiliams

November 1, 2007

Around our house there was a phrase, "He is a Wally Anderson kind of guy". That was Creek speak for someone who was kind, honorable, and always there if you needed him.

Although I live so far away, I still feel the hole that is left with his passing. However, I know that he is at peace and no longer shackled to his pain. I am sure that he and Roger are organizing some Little League of Angels or flying with a different kind of wings.

I am sorry that I could not be there to show my respect. I feel honored and so fortunate to have grown up with Wally as a neighbor, an incredible friend of our family and role model. There aren't many Wally Andersons out there these days.

Cynthia Creek-Watson

October 27, 2007

Andersons + Creeks conjoined.
Wally + Jeanne with Bob + Maggie.
Carol + me - just like Peas + Carrots.

How I so wanted to be Carol.... =)
Yellow Schwinn Continental 10-spd;
Had to have one just like Carol's.
Green shag carpet; Had to have it, too.
Oh, how Maggie hated it - still does.
(So it was 70s! but it's still there!)
Then Carol ALWAYS had cute beaux.

Creek clan touchstone in both good + difficult times.
Can't count times you helped or were there;
Either when needed or asked after Dad + Flynt passed...

Can't speak for rest of the Creek clan.
To me your loss is like losing a 2nd father.
You'll be greatly missed and always loved.

I'm grateful to have had you in my life.
It's comforting knowing you're no longer suffering the Parkinson's;
Comforting you have company in Heaven with Dad, Flynt,
my Uncle 'King George', + your Roger watching over all of us.
I know I still need watching over...

Love you and God Bless.
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